This week’s Idaho Midweek Report dives into why the Department of Homeland Security labeled Boise as a sanctuary city—despite Idaho law and pushback from Mayor McLean. 

Plus, the cancellation of Boise Pride’s kickoff, a new $50 million tort claim against the Boise School District, and proposed Idaho Power rate hikes. 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:14 Boise Listed as a Sanctuary City by DHS

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/05/30/boise-sanctuary-jurisdiction/ \https://idahonews.com/news/local/mayor-mclean-responds-to-dhss-warning-to-boise-and-other-sanctuary-jurisdictions# 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/dhs-warns-500-sanctuary-areas-including-boise-of-not-complying-with-ice-laws# 

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/mayor-mclean-responds-to-boise-being-added-to-trump-administrations-list-of-sanctuary-jurisdictions 

05:12 Boise School District Faces Second $50M Claim

https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/parents-file-second-50-million-sexual-abuse-claim-against-boise-district/ 

https://www.cityofboise.org/news/police/2025/january/bpd-investigates-reports-of-production-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/ 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-school-district-served-second-50-million-tort-claim-in-sexual-abuse-case# 

07:00 Pride Kickoff Fails in Boise

https://idahodispatch.com/boise-pride-kickoff-cancelled-due-to-low-interest/ 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-pride-season-kickoff-canceled-due-to-low-attendance# 

09:07 Idaho Power Hikes: What You'll Pay 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-power-seeks

https://idahobusinessreview.com/2025/06/02/idaho-utilities-rate-increase-2025/ 

https://www.idahopower.com 

11:00 Labrador Joins 28 States Against Meta AI

https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/ag-labrador-joins-coalition-urging-meta-to-address-ai-sexual-exploitation-risks/ 

12:30 CDA Water Bills Could Triple Soon

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/may/31/coeur-dalene-eyes-water-rate-hike/ 

14:19 Idaho AG Deposition Battle Continues

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/05/28/judge-again-rejects-idaho-attorney-general-offices-attempt-to-stop-labradors-deposition/ 

15:34 Idaho Medicaid Reform Bill Sparks Debate

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

https://legislature.idaho.gov/H0138.pdf 

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/

17:34 Campaign Finance Fine Hits Idaho PAC

https://idahodispatch.com/confusion-over-accountability-as-take-back-idaho-fined-for-campaign-finance-violation/ 

18:56 Idaho Rep Andrus Gets USDA Post

https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/27/

https://idahodispatch.com/idaho-rep-kevin-andrus-gets-trump-appointment/ 

20:31 Idaho Leads GOP States in Parent Leave

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/05/31/more-gop-states-embrace-paid-parental-leave-for-teachers-public-employees/ 

22:00 Trump Boosts AI Learning for Students

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/advancing-artificial-intelligence-education-for-american-youth/ 

23:44 Northwest Hydro Bounces Back This Year

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65286 

https://idahocapitalsun.com

25:22 Boise Opens Inclusive Playground After Fire

https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2025/may/castle-hills-park-playground-dedication/ 

26:38 Ammon Chick-fil-A Faces Discrimination Suit

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/ammon-chick-fil-a-sued-after-black-employee

28:15 Star Gets Century-Old Bridge from Horseshoe Bend

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/05/23/star-bridge-relocation-horseshoe-bend/ 

29:59 Closing